Answers

Subtract 24/96 from 90/80

1^st number: 1 10/80, 2^nd number: 24/96

90/80 - 24/96 is 7/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
   90/80 = 90 × 6/80 × 6 = 540/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   24/96 = 24 × 5/96 × 5 = 120/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/480 - 120/480 = 540 - 120/480 = 420/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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